Will The Storm Stay South Today || Iowa 80 Truckstop

[@PhilipMarcis]

After corp retirement, at age 62 i bought a KW, put on + 2M mi. Now 83, enjoying your realism.

[@davemccollum2918]

Stay warm Kurt. We have a 2000 w-9 and a 2023 Pete. The old W-9 has been hard to heat right from day one. The Pete is the exact opposite, running around with the heat just about turned off most Winter days.We are in Northern Ontario and it’s COLD here. I installed a diesel heater under the bunk and heat is never an issue now. Drive safe!!

[@janicematthynssens8766]

Missed you a lot😊 your videos help me especially right now. My mate is suffering from brain cancer and I need to have other things to help keep me from falling apart. I'm told he has maybe 6 months, so keep those videos coming. Oh, and hi to the German

[@joeprocopio494]

Joe from New Jersey!! Janice I'm so sorry to hear that my prayers are with you I have a relative in hospice has cancer it is heartbreaking!!❤❤😊

[@carlpayne6104]

This winter seems to have more bite this year. Making up for previous mild ones. Safe travels.

[@kwells8807]

Traveling S on I35 in OK I passed 11 big rigs [in a row] and all of them were nasty dirty bcs of the storm conditions. I couldn't help but think about you and 1st Class. Stay safe. Stay warm & good on you for moving forward on your back issue. Nothing more painful than chronic back pain. 😢

[@thomasgautney5586]

Hey Kurt, yes, it is chilly willy! ❄️ watch out for the black ice. Love your content, keep it coming and keep'er between the snowbanks! God bless you brother!

[@scottb02]

Hope your back gets to feeling better soon Kurt. I trust that you and your family had a good Christmas and New Years. I pray all is well with you. Take care!

[@panderson3657]

Preventative measures… I respect and appreciate your methods!

[@johnchambers1380]

On the bright side, at least first class isn't affected by wind chill. Safe trip

[@Ron-p4c]

Mother Nature reminding us she’s in charge safe travels

[@philtaylor9103]

Hey Kurt ... you should talk with Alice about those window coverings that she has .... they'd be just the thing for keeping first class toasty warm when your sleeping. Alice highly recommends them

[@NorthGaLk1968]

Thank you for the merch , shirt , stickers and calendar my sister got me for Christmas, from Ellijay ga, we suppose get us some snow this weekend 4 to 5 inches

[@sipzter357]

Pork skin is where pork rinds come from. Or Mexican chicharron. A delicious treat!!

[@Dennis-ef3jj]

I got sent to southern Alabama Friday instead Saturday. Delivered Monday with balmy 65 degrees. And rain

[@barryklinedinst6233]

Nothing better than a purring kitty .. Say hi to Opie for me😊

[@rogersawyer9265]

I ran more miles on snowy/icy roads than I care to remember.glad I'm retired now but dont miss a video of yours,no matter what you are doing.

[@annschmidt8478]

I wish paige would go with you. Warm enuf& i think college off girl might go

[@joepoppenhagen5694]

First class loves you to pamper her to warm up before going to work.

[@KristiBranstetter]

First time commenter here... We got 11 inches of snow here in Kansas City on Sunday after dealing with freezing rain and snow on Saturday.

[@aaronpatterson2369]

Im a trucker and live just north of town up 35 in Lathrop, and wife told me we had 17 inches on the ground.

[@EmptyHandshake]

We were forecast 4-10" snow this last weekend in Southeast Iowa. We got maybe 3 snowflakes!

[@annschmidt8478]

Yeah y.ou just dont know abt this weather. Im so glad im retired! Home all the time! Why no curtain?

[@illuminated_destiny]

Christmas was a bit late this year

[@57dottie]

You are cold over there! We are cold but not that bad. I can't imagine trying to drivebin that crazy ice they had in Kansas City!

[@stuartroland9605]

Take care on those bad winter roads ahead..🤩👍👍

[@jerryplante5783]

Ground temp is typically 50° F once you get below the frost line. I believe the frost line in Iowa in the winter if 50 miles (LOL).

[@stevencaka]

Hello 👋 Kurt. Do your best to stay warm & toasty up there. See ya in the next one, my friend

[@LT.X380]

Thats to cold Kurt . Stay safe. God bless you. 🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@josephlawton4525]

We got 16 inches of snow in 24 hours here in Topeka Kansas Kurt we can't even get our Van out of the parking lot we've been stuck since Saturday night

[@TEXASTORNADO7777]

🙏🙏

[@shellbell2730]

Yep, in Topeka too. Our street hasn't been cleared yet, but we were able to get out today. I work from home, hubby is retired and we have plenty of groceries so we weren't bothered. However, hubby went to pick up some meds and once he was out the main streets were fine. I just walked up to the mailbox after work and did fine. But, I tell you when the storm was coming in I certainly was thinking about First Class and safety! ❤

[@illuminated_destiny]

That's crazy, I wonder why I'm seeing whole bunch of ads of companies hiring for a dedicated lane going to Kansas out of MI because all them drivers quit and not messing with these snow and ice conditions

[@BrianDuval-bv3ql]

For a minute I thought you had termites 😂😂looking at the thumbnail.darn old trucks don’t even have a heater plug in for block and tanks hmm😊

[@thewatchmen4920]

Josh from 🇨🇦 been working on his heater jm in the back

[@markberos8028]

Be safe🙏🏻 thanks for the video👍🏻

[@jeffb321]

Here in winterset, south of 80 we got less than an inch, we've only seen 5° for a low here

[@chrishelms1967]

22 degrees warmer is a bonus

[@davevaughn7399]

Back in the old days we used to build a small fire on the oil pan and let it warm up that way

[@JosephKirbyCarr]

when you mentioned the I80 TruckStop that's 10minutes away from my hometown Davenport Iowa

[@danielloveall2952]

Ooh, kurt, that's a pretty fancy seat there you got, is it heated and and cooled, and that's pretty fancy for you.L o, l, i'm glad you got you in good seat.Hopefully it's comfortable

[@tabithasalb9903]

Great to see you got yourself a new butt cradle. (Driver's seat) Have you tried using one of those window shades for trucks in the front windshield to help keep the cold out when you're parked somewhere? Have you thought about maybe a GreenAPU unit someday? These are all just thoughts/ideas to hopefully make yourself more comfortable. 😊 Safe travels.

[@Friar62]

Ambient ground temperature here in Iowa is 56 degrees. So the fuel in buried storage tanks will be around that.

[@mcwlms]

I had sciatic nerve pain when I was up around 260. I'm around 225 now and rarely have issues anymore. Just my 2 cents.

[@MrDlc1969]

Nice Seat ! Next The tank heaters I told you too get years Ago ! ☮🍁

[@scottsuydam3349]

When I get home I think I’m gonna send you something you can use that I used when I had my W900.

[@jimkavalier2831]

That was still Waterloo, evansdale was across the cedar river.... lol

[@BigAl10]

Back in about 1993 Eastern Iowa had a real bad cold snap. Well Sunday mid morning there were 3 dumb truckers trying to warm the engine oil pans with piles of charcoal briquets. When the oily grime got warm enough it dripped on the briquets causing flames. Thus setting the trucks on fire.

[@kimdalin6191]

Maybe you'll have to take your clips and clip your curtain onto your visor to keep the cold out. It's really surprising how much warmer the truck stays with the curtain closed across the windshield. I'm sold on it any way. Lol stay warm and keep the snow down there..please.

[@spaceghostohio7989]

Have had 3 L5 / S1 microdiscectomy surgeries and a C4 - C7 neck fusion. If you're going to see a " specialist" I smell spinal injections coming....Best of luck brother. Been fighting mine for 12 + years.

[@steveweyers8394]

I recently heard of a truck stop in Illinois I think on 90 that claims they are the world's largest for spaces,but Iowa still has it in total area.

[@anthony_8122]

HI from Australia, Love your vids mate

[@howardhendrickson2933]

In Alberta, Canada it's says on the pumps the fuel is corrected to 15 degrees celcius which is 59 degrees Fahrenheit

[@Gary-n1z]

24 here in Cleveland. Not very much snow. It's cold, though, for sure. Further, South in Cincinnati was really bad.

[@chucktaylor9074]

I got the same thing wrong with me as you do. Have them give you gabapentin. It's a nerve pill that does wonders. I'm on 1200 mg a day. No pain and got feelings back in my feet.

[@dak_ham]

I order diesel and gas for a company (very local to you & I). Temps in the UST's are currently 49°.

[@tomanastasia3544]

I know the feelin about taking blood thinner I get cold now when b4 it never bothered me that is why I moved from flagstaff az to casa grande az it stays much warmer here

[@raythewke1653]

Ground temp is around 52 deg f

[@franreynolds8506]

Correct height will make so much difference to your back great video

[@KevinHarvey-qw5mj]

They was talking about the truck stop on t v how big it is and how good the food is and how it takes a army to run it been a long time since i was there but comments were very interesting but I couldn't judge cause haven't been there for a while you know better than me hopefully back feeling better and you get used to your seat maybe a cushion would help just saying have a safe trip and be careful thanks for posting Kurt be looking for next video you going to be the weather man on this trip have a safe trip my friend

[@panderson3657]

The ground in most areas of the country (below frost lines) is usually approximately 55 degrees.

[@MickThurston]

Wow iowa 80. It's almost a date. Trucking with k. Trucking content. Luve a duck. Really

[@user-uv8rx6tl3t]

Be careful out theremin that storm, they can be deadly at times. I know, I used to, drive OTR for an armored company and all we hauled was $$$$. Paid well but the well being of the nervous system was not that great. Drove for 4yrs for them before I gave it up. All the US mints and Federal Reserves nationwide.

[@TEXASTORNADO7777]

KURT MAN IM PRAYING FOR YA MAN YOUR BACK LEG ISSUE 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Ht1976.]

I love those little rice oronis. Just had one with my steak tonight

[@tracywood8676]

Hey Kurt you parked next to me at Walcott I had a truck chassis on want to say hi but didn’t want bother you and I apologize for my apu running when you parked next to me hopefully I get to catch you next time.

[@jocelyncritch7280]

Holy crap, I thought that tanker truck was headed for the ditch when it passed

[@brianburge3349]

THANKS

[@7viewerlogic670]

Hope you get the new seat used to you soon.

[@gregmoore2386]

Crikey, folks down here (NZ) lose their mind when temp drops below 10C (50F) can’t imagine having to tuck my vehicle up under a blankly :)

[@carlthor91]

If you don't have a tarp, use a propane tiger torch, 6 feet of wood stove pipe, with a 90 degree elbow. Point the elbow up at the oil pan. Torch goes in the straight end, heat for half an hour or more depending on the temperature. Start diesel and warm up as needed. Best wishes from Northern Manitoba.

[@gmj208]

Back in the 70's they had South Wind Preheaters....they mounted behind the cab near the catwalk it circulatedthe water in your engine....they ran off of gas....and powered by your batteries. Just saying...probably not around anymore since they invented APU'S.....thank for your content.😊

[@DennyReichard]

I had a south wind, they were great but they sure ate batteries.

[@thewatchmen4920]

It's cold 🥶

[@janpiper3068]

Wrap the magnents in duct tape so they don't scratch the paint and they are easier to find if they fall on the ground. They are easier to pull apart too. R

[@jameswest332]

Fuel should be about 60 give or take a couple !

[@tericnoah8836]

I always say, dirty on top of clean is better than dirty on top of dirty.

[@raythewke1653]

Underground fuel tanks are about 52 deg f

[@1208bug]

Nice ride along Kurt, thank you!

[@GeorgeBell-fn1bc]

3 questions - why not just up curtain and leave it up? Why not get an APU? Have you thought about getting on a couple of different programs that will give you cheaper fuel prices? Orthopaedic guy or physiatrist? check wheel bearing temps.

[@tommythompson3588]

Why don’t you have a TCS fuel card or maybe OpenRoads card. Either one is easy to use and I get better discounts with the TCS where I operate at on I20 and I10 between Ga and Az. Walcott TA today 1/7/25 is 3.086. Speedway at the 292 is 2.999. Get discounts at Casey’s also.

[@Truckergregg]

If you got a seat without warming and cooling features, I feel for you.

[@reggiehowze1891]

Use to take pork skins to Rudolphs in Lima, Ohio off highway 30.

[@pastorjones2561]

No, pork skin and pork belly are not the same thing; while pork belly is a cut of meat from the pig's abdomen that naturally includes a layer of skin, "pork skin" refers specifically to just the outer layer of skin on the pig, which can be removed from the pork belly and cooked separately to make crispy snacks like pork rinds.

[@margaretbutler9528]

Do you have a new camera or a different placement. I can actually read some of the signs very clearly in this video. I like that.

[@BarryAlban]

did you put in diesel fuel anti gel treatment in each fuel tank

[@CountryBears2024]

The Rice cups are the Bomb you will love them, then move on to mashed potato cups next time

[@normkolenda1944]

Supposed to be 70° here tomorrow morning in Marlette Michigan Kurt Schmidt NORM KOLENDA 1944

[@pathorsman2992]

Did you finally get a new drivers seat from Santa? Lol

[@thatdogeontheinternet6013]

Are your new seats heated? That would be really nice

[@BarryAlban]

did you plug in engine block heater while at home

[@higb7]

50 to 60 deg.... The ground temperature

[@petedesalvo7398]

Did ya get your Stryker back while you were there? I also run with no air in the chair sit as low as possible do those new seats allow that?

[@terrymcv7064]

Do you have an APU?

[@thomaspetroff9117]

👍👍 Wow, New Seat, Clean Truck, Oil changed. Your Rocking Now! We about 8" of Freezing rain, Sleet, Snow here in St Louis Metro IL. Roads were a Mess. Nothing I haven't seen before. Take Care Tom

[@jimgraves6464]

Back early 90s always kept my cut down 50 gallon oil change pan few times there in nebraska had to lite coal up before get the ole pete running.. Be safe

[@pamfoley4006]

Is opie not traveling with you anymore?

[@keeshahdarkfurr8328]

what does Ryan say about the storm?

[@janicealshikhaiti8788]

Merely asking why you never wear a seat belt while driving?

[@kranz19]

How are you liking your new seat?

[@LindaHollister]

Hello, Trucker Kurt. I wondered if you were out in the snow and ice? For Streator ILLINOIS, we got nothing. I was hoping for a really good snow. Missouri yes, some got hit with the ice, and snow. Well just be careful, since you may be in it. The roads were closed in Kansas.

[@johnpeschke7723]

it's not insanity Kurt, it's thievery.

[@margaretbutler9528]

We sure miss Opie but I don’t think he misses the traveling except for the cheeseburgers that make him sick.

[@adambennett2176]

Waving 👋 holidays TN heading west with the best!!!!

[@normkolenda1944]

How much snow are you supposed to get out in Iowa Kurt Schmidt NORM KOLENDA 1944 from Marlette Michigan by the way I like your hoodies your stocking CAP and all of your Uber dad stuff on your KZbin channel KURT Schmidt

[@jsote1988]

We just have to do this 😂 no matter what....

[@emmanegri176]

Be careful, lots of people wrecking on the interstates. Driving too fast for conditions!

[@keneldred9030]

I very,very much commend you for the preheat before you left home! I certainly wish some other truck drivers I have actually seen would take that good of care of their vehicles- no matter what type- especially the big rigs! Take care brother, and may God Bless you all always! Be safe!

[@krishimmel6747]

When I usually feel the rig here in Las Vegas Nevada I usually fuel up at Maverick because I know loves TA Petro pilot they're always higher

[@scottlambert2949]

Drive safe out there and see you next time ✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@darrellsavoy8417]

Every time I watch your winter videos. I thank God my ancestors were run out of Nova Scotia and sent to South Louisiana. Temp is 30 here with 15mph north wind. I am freezing